Studiocanal are looking to create the definitive Wicker Man release on DVD/Blu-ray by uncovering the missing cut which is rumoured to be under a motorway in the UK. However rather than dig up a public roadway they're looking to the internet to find someone, anyone with information that could lead them to the holy grail of cult film!

I myself think this is an awesome story and a truly worthy quest. It's no secret that Robin Hardy wanted the longer cut released back in the 70's and maybe now it's time.... as long as fans like myself and you guys spread the word that the HUNT is on!

Do you think Studiocanal are going the right way about the search? Is there an untapped market they should be looking at for this task... I'm not sure but I for one wish them luck.

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No...not really. I mean, yeah it would be cool. But the movie is so old now what does it really matter? It's already cemented as a cult classic and favorite amongst horror fans. What if the cut hurts the film? That's what worries me.

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I think any alternative cut will hurt a film for some fans but its interesting to see what will turn up. The Facebook Page linked in the original post already has some great posts on it, one from the guy who worked on the original US art for the 70's theatrical release!

The film has history. I myself would love to see the producers cut of The Curse of Michael Myers but have no clue on how to get my hands on it.

There's loads of alternative routes in the world of horror and The Wicker Man search is another chapter opening but the fact that the film stock was dumped or vanished is just another part of the fun The Wicker Man has to offer....

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See? Whose to say this 'uncut' Wicker Man wouldn't be just as jouyous?

Although now I'm going to have to look up that Alternate Halloween cut. it's a shame that more distributors are more proactive when it comes to stuff like this although Studiocanal have done it before for other releases but this has to be the biggest challenge yet.

I was actually surprised to see so many leads in such a short space of time.

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Yeah i have the director's cut, it's pretty bad ass. It even comes in a wooden case, with something like 18 additional minutes. The added scenes don't really add much, it almost makes it feel like less like a horror movie and more of a cult musical. Freaking awesome anyway. I would buy it again on blu-ray too, especially if they uncover more footage. The Wicker Man is one of my all time favourite horror movies.

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I was a late arrival to The Wicker man, I'd seen it when I was younger but it hadn't made such an impact and then Studiocanal did its restoration and I was hooked. I'm a horror fan who loves musicals, so The wicker man is perfect for me!